Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 34 | 15 | 25 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 28 | 37 | 14 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Rockets 102-97. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.